Howard University College of Dentistry
Alumni Association
Dental Care Access Project
Established in 2019, the Dental Care Access Project (DCAP) is a volunteer-led initiative with a mission of "Providing free dental care in the communities that need it most." DCAP is a sponsored project within the Howard University College of Dentistry Alumni Association (a 501(c)3 organization), and as a result, all donations are fully tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Services provided include fillings, extractions, dental cleaning, and preventative care (including oral health education).
Our free dental care services are provided by a dedicated team of dental students from
Howard University as well as skilled providers and instructors.
Free Services Offered:
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Fillings
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Extractions
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Dental Cleaning
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Preventative Care
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Oral Health Education
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Over 2,500 patients served
to-date, from age 5 to 85!
Our service locations (to-date):
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Washington, D.C. Metro Area
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Hidalgo, Texas (Border)
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Dallas, Texas
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Rural Retreat, Virginia
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Berkeley, California
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Knoxville, Tennessee
Donate to Support the Dental Care Access Project
Our team is entirely volunteer-run, and your support is greatly appreciated to help offset the below costs:
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Travel Costs for Volunteer Dental Care Team
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Lodging Costs for Volunteer Dental Care Team
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Cost of Materials, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Donations can be mailed to:
Howard University College of Dentistry
c/o Dental Care Access Project
600 W Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20059